St Stephen's School
St Stephen's School is a Catholic primary school in Algester, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 516 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Algester QLD 4115. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Stephen's School compares
By ICSEA, St Stephen's School ranks 147th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Algester State School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Stephen's School scores 1077, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Stephen's School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Algester
St Stephen's School is located in Algester, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,716/wk and median rent of $395/wk. Population: 9,020.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Algester suburb profileSchools near St Stephen's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Stephen's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algester State SchoolGovernment Primary · Algester | 0.4 km | 1041 | 36 lower | 917 |
| Wisdom CollegeIndependent Combined · Calamvale | 0.7 km | 1050 | 27 lower | 456 |
| Calamvale Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Calamvale | 1.6 km | 1026 | 51 lower | 2,461 |
| Calamvale Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Calamvale | 2.1 km | 992 | 85 lower | 252 |
| Autism Queensland Education & Therapy CentreIndependent Combined · Sunnybank Hills | 2.6 km | 1054 | 23 lower | 246 |
| Stretton State CollegeGovernment Combined · Stretton | 3.6 km | 1068 | 9 lower | 3,578 |
| Sunnybank Hills State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunnybank Hills | 3.7 km | 1119 | 42 higher | 1,686 |
| Pallara State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pallara | 3.7 km | 1062 | 15 lower | 1,337 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Stephen's School a government school?
No, St Stephen's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Stephen's School offer?
St Stephen's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Stephen's School's ICSEA score?
St Stephen's School has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Stephen's School?
St Stephen's School has 516 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Stephen's School?
The nearest schools to St Stephen's School are Algester State School (0.4 km), Wisdom College (0.7 km), Calamvale Community College (1.6 km).
Where is St Stephen's School located?
St Stephen's School is located in Algester, QLD 4115. Visit the school website at http://www.ststephens.qld.edu.au.